20-Year Height: 8 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Growth Habit: upright, multi-stemmed, suckering
Drought Tolerance: highShade Tolerance: intermediate, prefers direct sun
Flower: white to purple, fragrant and showy
Foliage: green, yellow in fall
Soils: adapted to all soil types, does not tolerate poorly drained soilWildlife Value: little value for fruit or browse, good songbird nesting habitat Disease/Pests: powdery mildew
Native to MT: no
Other: plant in areas with good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew
Photo Credit: USDA-NRCS; MT Conservation Nursery; MT Conservation Nursery; MT Conservation Nursery
Lilacs
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.